The Latest Breaking News from Robert Smith

Neil Young calls out Ticketmaster for its high ticket prices and fees

‘I get letters blaming me for $3,000 tickets for a benefit I am doing,’ singer says

The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2023

Robert Smith, man of the people, finds a cure for Ticketmaster's ills

An unlikely hero has emerged in the great war on Ticketmaster fees, effecting change which could reverberate throughout the concert industry.

Tribune News Service · Mar 20, 2023

Ticketmaster offers partial refunds to The Cure fans over fees controversy

Ticketmaster has offered a partial refund to fans of The Cure after a controversy over high booking fees for the band’s upcoming US tour.

Evening Standard · Mar 17, 2023

The Cure’s Robert Smith slams Ticketmaster for high ticket cost for band’s US concert

The rocker isn’t happy with the ticket-selling website after fans met with eye-watering fees

Evening Standard · Mar 16, 2023

The Cure: Robert Smith tells fans he is ‘sickened’ by Ticketmaster fees as US tour goes on sale

The frontman said that artists had no way to limit the ticketing giant’s fees but his band had declined to participate in the ‘greedy scam’ of dynamic pricing

The Guardian - UK · Mar 16, 2023

State Finals review: Metamora steps up; injuries make crushing impact

Metamora wrapped up a brilliant two-year run in Class 3A with a state title, state runner-up finish and 64 wins.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 13, 2023

‘Did you have fun?’ ‘Almost’: a history of awkward red carpet interviews

Hugh Grant’s hard-to-watch back-and-forth on his way into the Oscars was not the first time a star found quizzing to be a pain

The Guardian - US · Mar 13, 2023

State Finals notebook: Crowds, shot clocks and coaching changes

Two years in, the Illinois High School Association’s decision to move the State Finals back to Champaign looks like an overwhelming success.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 12, 2023

Robert Smith loses his final game as Metamora beats Simeon for 3A title

Metamora ruined Robert Smith’s storybook ending, beating Simeon in overtime in the Class 3A state championship game.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 12, 2023

Simeon sets 3A records for blocks, assists in semifinal win against St. Ignatius

Miles Rubin showed that he’s now the dominant big man in the state, leading the Wolverines to a 60-42 win against St. Ignatius in the Class 3A state semifinals.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 10, 2023